WiFi Booster: The Best Wi-Fi Extenders in Canada

Netgear WiFi extender connects up to 35 devices, which only means you do not have to worry about an overloaded connection with a few laptops, PC, and cell phones around the house. Besides that, it has universal compatibility that connects with any wireless router or cable modem.   

This mesh extender was designed to extend your existing WiFi signal up to 2,000 square feet making the connection even and speedy for streaming movies, playing games and working.  

It includes a mesh feature that allows one WiFi name and smart roaming. That means all devices in your home can be connected to Netgear with no switching between networks and a new WiFi and password needed. That is the advantage and reason why many people in need to upgrade the speed of their WiFi in dead zones chose mesh range extender. It makes the seamless connection much smoother than plug-in boosters would do.

As one customer noted, he cannot tell you how many hundreds of dollars he had spent on WiFi repeaters, and this TP-Link is by far the best one he purchased out of them all. TP-Link WiFi extender is a plug-in AC technology that creates an uninterrupted, fast connection in rooms where your main WiFi router does not reach. It has three antennas that send coverage up to 2,000 square feet that can support online gaming, movie streaming and more.  

The extender has universal compatibility with up to 32 devices, making it easy to expand and strengthen your network. However, according to another customer, setting up the TP-link extender via WiFi to a computer, changing the TP-link network name can break the connection. That is what makes the mesh system different from the plug-in extender with antennas. Yet, according to other comments, with a seamless transition, you will not feel “the switch” when your laptop or cell will reconnect from the main router to the extender. 

Another Netgear extender on our list, yet this one is an ideal option for a smaller space; it covers up to 600 square feet. You can connect up to 10 devices like laptops, cell phones, speakers and more. With this WiFi extender, you want to plug it in 10 to 100 meters away from the main station where you work, watch movies or play games for maximum speed connection.   

The extender has two antennas that provide storing and efficient covering in those spots of your house where the main router barely reaches. When Netgear EX2700 connects to your main WiFi network it functions as a network client. It can be observed as a bridge between a WiFi router, and a smart device outside of the range of the main network.   

Besides that, it is really easy to connect. As a customer observed, he bases his ‘ease of setup’ on if he can walk his mother-in-law through the setup over the phone. This product is brain dead simple to configure, he added, and it gets going if you have a WPS capable router. All you have to do is connect it to your main router using the WPS button, then set up a new name and password.   

This TP-Link extender works with any WiFi router and can cover up an area of up to 1,200 square feet. You can connect it to 20 different devices including laptops, cellphones, speakers and more. The range extender’s bands provide enough strength for online streaming, gaming, and working without compromising WiFi speed. It is easy to relocate the extender, wherever you need the strongest connection the most; all you need is an available outlet.    

The RE200 port acts as a wireless adapter and allows you to connect smart TV, gaming consoles without interruptions. In fact, one customer noted that he had an issue with the proper placement of an extender. His router was downstairs, and his room was up the stairs, down the end of the corridor, about 40 feet away. He bought this TP-Link, plugged it in the middle of the corridor upstairs, and now he has a full signal. 

TP-Link seems to be the leading brand on our list, and for a solid reason. Compact, affordable, yet powerful, this WiFi extender offers extensive coverage up to 800 square feet and compatibility with iPhones, smart TV, laptops and other devices. Besides that, what we find convenient about this TL-WA850RE extender is that it remembers previously paired networks. That means you would not have to reset the device when you pair it with the main router again and again.    

It is also one of the easiest range extenders to set up. All you have to do is plug it into an outlet, push the WPS button on the modem, and then on the extender to connect it to the main provider. Some consumers complain that this is not a dual-band device. Many users tried both the 2.4ghz and 5ghz, and it worked with either, but they had to choose one or another.  

According to other customers, they use this extender in RVs, garages or workshops. The speed was acceptable for what one of them needed. Another customer noted that the TP-Link WiFi Extender TL-WA850RE had absolutely no problems streaming HD Netflix with it in their workshop.

Linksys is the WiFi mesh system Apple suggests, and as we know, Apple is a trusted source when it comes to electronics. Surely, the price might be a little higher than small plug-in extenders. Yet, unlike them, this mesh system allows you to build a single network configuration. That means no separate SSID, password and name from your main WiFi provider. And there is more: this Linksys system covers up to 4,000 square feet and comes with two pack dual or tri-band devices. They are wireless, which means you can distribute each extender in different corners of your house for an ultimate internet speed.   

This Mesh Intelligent technology system also has a very attractive, slick appearance that could fit into any interior design of a modern home.  

You can always order more extenders to expand the existing connection if you need it in a garage, a workshop or in the backyard. Shortly speaking, this AC400 is a fast and reliable WiFi coverage that provides your place with an uninterrupted connection. Through the Linksys app, you can easily manage your WiFi from anywhere and anytime, which is especially useful if you are looking into establishing parental control over hours your kids spend in front of a screen. 

This Netgear is one of the WiFi extenders recommended by Virgin, the internet provider. It is an AC1200 WiFi range extender that can cover up to 1,500 square feet with connection to 25 smart devices at the same time. Dual-band up to 1200Mbps allows uninterrupted movie streaming, gaming and working in that corner of your house when previously connection was irritatingly weak.   

The main factor we also love about this extender is that it has universal compatibility with any WiFi router. All you have to do is plug it into an outlet and connect to the main networking source. It also has two external antennas that provide a stronger connection than other range extender versions. As one customer noted, it was easy to install and works wonderfully, providing users with excellent coverage over the entire area. Besides, if you want to achieve an uninterrupted connection and faster transfer through the Ethernet cord, one 10/100M port gives you such ability.   

TELUS internet provider offers a WiFi booster pack of two extenders, which look slick, minimal and would fit any desktop or shelf. Also, they cover your whole house, up to 2,000 square feet, with a strong, uninterrupted connection. When you place a few extenders to different corners of your home, an intelligent system immediately connects your cell phone or laptop to the strongest signal as you move around. If you move into a larger house, you can always upgrade the set and add up to five boosters to one network.   

TELUS also offers MyWiFi app through which you can set up, manage, and control your network. That is especially convenient when you are away, have guests or want to control the amount of time your kids spend browsing the internet. One little tip that a customer offered was to use the app to walk around the house to find the best spots to place the boosters for maximum effectiveness.   

TP-Link, besides offering plug-in WiFi extenders, also has a dual-band wireless adapter for PC desktop. This AC1300 is a tiny booster that you can plug directly into your laptop or PC USB port. The extender has a high-gain antenna that receives the signal from the main router and provides your workspace with a fast, uninterrupted internet connection. It is a cheap, easy way to provide better WiFi flow if your home office is the only spot that needs an extra boost.   

Because the extender is provided with MU-MIMO technology, make sure your modem supports it and can establish an easy connection.   

400 Mbps speed is ideal for downloading files, brownnosing internet and connecting via Zoom calls. It might not be enough for gaming, yet that is why we find this AC1300 the best choice for a small workspace. According to a customer who lives in a high-rise apartment building with metal stub walls and has a desktop in a different room from the router noted, since they purchased this TP-Link extender they no longer had disconnections and internet speed has been stable.